Got a call about some car finance thing, told the bloke it’s not his business and he sounded dodgy. Just hung up straight away.

No one said a word when I answered, then the call dropped. I don't know Swift et al or anything about them, so I've just blocked the number now.

If you’re silly enough to tap the link, no matter if you hit yes or no, you’re asking for trouble. Serious trouble! Check out the post below and be sure to report every scam call you get. Also, have a look online for ‘voice cloning scams’ to get an idea just how easy it is for crooks to snatch your voice. They only need a few seconds to do damage.

Got a call about some home repair work, but they never said who they were or where they were from. Seemed like a total scam to me.

Don’t ever reply to phone calls, texts or emails from numbers you don’t know – it’s usually a scam. Be super careful not to let anyone record your voice either; you might want to look up ‘voice cloning scams’ to see what people are falling for these days. Whenever you get a scam call or message, make sure you report it to the police or Ofcom through the proper channels. You can send the number and any info (even if it’s a silent call) by texting 7726, then reply if asked to confirm the report. Don’t forget to use your phone’s spam reporting tool as well. For texts, forward them to 7726 too and report them in your messaging app’s spam section. Keep an eye out for any reply as you may need to verify your report. Scam emails should be forwarded to '[email protected]' and reported via the phishing report option, usually accessed through the menu in your email client. The more reports they get on these different platforms, the better the chance the authorities will take proper action. If you want to know more, try googling 7726 and '[email protected]' for further advice.

If you want to help fight these scams, make sure to report them. Below are some details. Keep in mind some fraudsters record your voice and use voice cloning scams alongside their usual tricks to steal money. Look up ‘voice cloning scams’ and ‘saying yes scams’ online for the latest info, news stories, and police warnings about this really dangerous AI tech. They only need about three seconds of your voice to copy it. So, when you pick up calls from numbers you don’t recognise, just give a quiet ‘hello’ and don’t say anything else. Then hang up and report anything suspicious. Also, make sure your voicemail doesn’t have your voice recorded, don’t ring back unknown numbers, and watch who can access any voice clips you’ve uploaded online. Have a look at the info provided online and tell your friends and family about this. If no one knows about voice cloning, it can cause a right mess.

Beware of scams! Never reply to calls, messages or emails from numbers you dont know. Dont let scammers record your voice – look up ‘voice cloning scams’ to see why. Make sure you report any dodgy contacts to the police or Ofcom’s systems designed for this kind of stuff. If you get a suspicious call or text, send the number and details (even silent calls) to 7726, then confirm as asked. Use your phone’s spam report feature too. For texts, forward them to 7726 and report via the spam filter on your device, then check for any replies to confirm. Scam emails should be forwarded to ‘[email protected]’ and reported using the phishing report option (usually three dots in the corner). The more reports sent through different channels, the faster authorities can act, so keep at it! You can google 7726 and ‘[email protected]’ to find out more info. Stay safe!

Got a call but they didn’t say anything or leave a voicemail.

I’m so glad I got a call blocker, I was getting really annoyed with all these calls coming through.

I just ended the call right away, seemed like one of those spam numbers.

WATCH OUT FOR THIS NUMBER! I picked up a call from this number, but there was total silence on the other end before they just hung up. Really sketchy. I’ve gone ahead and blocked it and reported it to be safe.

Got a call from them and they left a really loud voicemail.

I didn’t answer cause it was a number I didn’t recognise.

Got a couple of calls today where I said hello just a bit too fast before the other end even spoke. Pretty sure it was those car loan companies ringing.

Got a call from a woman who sounded Aussie or Kiwi, said she was from Halifax fraud department. Seemed a bit dodgy to me.

I got a call from +447384415732 but when I picked up, there was no one there and then the line just went dead.

Got a call from someone saying they were from some debit recovery company, but it sounded totally dodgy to me. Definitely felt like a scam.

My mum kept getting calls from some supposed Jane from housing disrepair or something, but the woman had such a thick Indian accent I couldn't really understand a word she was saying. Even after I hung up, the phone kept going off again and again. Mum always picks up, which is a pain. She ended up shouting at them down the line, then I reported the number as spam and blocked it straight away.

Scam alert. Best to just ignore these annoying calls. Thankfully, phones nowadays are smarter and can spot these rubbish scam numbers.

Got a call from this number earlier today, my phone flagged it as possible spam but I picked up anyway. The person said they were from Sky and offered me a better deal. I told them I wasn’t interested and ended the call, then blocked the number straight away. I don’t even have Sky, haven’t had it for years now. Watch out folks, stay safe!

I picked up by accident but there was no one on the other end.

They didn't leave any voicemail, so I'm guessing it's just a scam.

Got a call but no voicemail or anything so likely just another scam.

Take a look at the comment about nine posts above this one. Don’t just brush off these scam calls. They’re designed to trick people who are easily fooled. If you don’t flag these to the police or report them through the OfCom tools established by the government, these scammers keep taking advantage of people and everyone ends up bombarded with spam calls, messages and emails. Search for ‘7726’, ‘[email protected]’ and ‘voice cloning scams’ to learn more.

They didn’t leave a voicemail, so I'm guessing it was probably a scam.